Post Malone - Better Now (lyrics) Page

He acknowledges that his own behavior and lifestyle choices likely caused the rift ( "I did not believe that it would end, no" ).

"You know I say I'm better, better, I only say that 'cause I don't wanna fuck with you." Post Malone - Better Now (Lyrics)

He uses his wealth and fame as a shield, but the lyrics suggest these things are hollow substitutes for the person he lost. He acknowledges that his own behavior and lifestyle

Here, Post Malone touches on a sense of fatalism—the idea that this relationship is beyond repair in this lifetime, but the intent to be better remains. Post Malone - Better Now (Lyrics)